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reduce social elements that could contribute to acquiescence or passivity with
regard to domestic violence as demonstrated in its UPR report (Republic of
Korea);
128.92. Introduce legislation to prohibit the rights of men to physically
punish their wives (Denmark);
128.93. Ensure enhancement of the status of women in the Emirates’ society
by eliminating all forms of discrimination which may persist with regard to
arrangements of divorce and the ways in which domestic violence is dealt with
(France);
128.94. Continue to enact legislations and strengthen policies which are
necessary to empower women and strengthen their roles in society (India);
128.95. Continue strengthening protective measures and legal rights for
women and children, including by giving women equal status to men in matters
of divorce, inheritance and child custody (Norway);
128.96. Continue its efforts in the field of women participation in high level
positions of decision-making and in all areas of society (Angola);
128.97. Take the necessary measures to harmonize traditional and statutory
regulations, in order to further eliminate the exceptions to the principle of nondiscrimination on the grounds of sex, and strengthen the protection of women,
especially of female domestic workers (Spain);
128.98. Further improve her policies and follow-up measures to foster
justice, equality, tolerance as well as the full guarantee of human rights for the
vulnerable groups, in particular women and foreign workers (Viet Nam);
128.99. Pay special attention to the health needs of women in rural areas
(Libya);
128.100. Continue its ongoing efforts to further increase the attendance of
girls in secondary and higher education and the participation of women in
professional and political spheres (Turkey);
128.101. Take decisive action to promote the rights of female citizens in order
to achieve legal equality between men and women in terms of marriage,
divorce, inheritance and child custody (Germany);
128.102. Amend the Penal Code in order to repeal the right of a husband to
punish his wife and the right of parents or custodians to punish their minor
children by means of physical violence or coercion (Germany);
128.103. Respect the right to freedom of expression and association, and make
the minimum use of criminal proceedings against persons availing themselves
of those rights (Belgium);
128.104. Ensure the full protection of the rights to freedom of expression,
association, assembly, religion and belief by all United Arab Emirates residents
(Austria);
128.105. Take steps to protect human rights defenders, journalists and
religious minorities from discrimination, harassment or intimidation, including
the arbitrary deprivation of nationality (Austria);
128.106. Repeal the 1980 Law on publications and amend other relevant
legislation to ensure it is aligned with international human rights law on the
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